Those two setbacks combined to transmit an urgent message to the CBF that top to bottom reform of the Brazilian game is required.

Although former Corinthians coach Tite is the name on most lips as favourite to succeed 2002 World Cup-winner Scolari, the CBF is holding back any appointment for now in order to build from lower down, putting in place a new backroom team.

Marin paid tribute to Scolari and to Parreira for their efforts, despite Brazil's miserable exit when they had sought to go better than the 1950 side who lost the final match to Uruguay in Rio.

"Of the five (champions) stars that we have, Scolari was responsible for one and Parreira for another. We must respect them," he said.